Companion Caregiver (Duncan, OK)

Visiting Angels•Duncan, OK

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Lawton is hiring a Companion Caregiver to support senior adults and home-care clients throughout the local area, including Duncan, Lawton, Marlow, Comanche, and Fletche. Caregivers help clients remain or recover at home with dignity. Client visits vary, and caregivers may provide personal care, household assistance, medication reminders, meal preparation, mobility support, and companionship. Caregivers must also respond promptly to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent time-management skills.
Reliable transportation to client visits.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
Training or knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.
A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship.
Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
Manage light housekeeping.
Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
Prompt clients to take prescription medications at the right times.
Help clients with shopping and putting away groceries, or shop on their behalf.
Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients, based on their abilities.
Assist clients with mobility and ambulation, including getting around the home, going to medical appointments, and taking walks.
Act quickly in medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances.